My fourth semester at Brown solidified my academic plans for the final two years of college. I took three applied math courses and one political science course in the spring, followed by two courses in each field in the fall, continuing my goal of earning degrees in both Political Science and Applied Mathematics. This past year, I had the privilege of taking two of my favorite political science courses. In the spring, I explored social movements of the 21st century, examining movements such as the Tea Party, Black Lives Matter, and labor movements in hospitals and education. In the fall, I participated in my first college seminar in Political Science, which focused on democratic theory. We discussed a range of topics, from interpretations of the Constitution to the role of corporations in government. The conversations were rigorous and intellectually stimulating, far more engaging than typical lecture-based classes. The second political science course I took in the fall allowed me to bridge my dual interests in politics and math. In groups, we designed surveys that were distributed after the presidential election, and then analyzed the data using statistical techniques, particularly linear regression, which I had become familiar with in my math courses. The past year has been academically challenging, more so than any other year in my education so far. I’m hoping this hard work will pay off during my senior year, when I can lighten my course load and focus on preparing for life after college. Outside of academics, I joined the Brown Political Union, which was established this year. The club hosts speakers and holds lighthearted debates during its biweekly meetings. I also continued participating in club swimming to stay active. Finally, I’ve had many opportunities to explore Rhode Island more, getting off campus and out of the city—adding a new dimension to my college experience. As always I am so grateful to MVYouth for the financial support I have received. It has been instrumental in supporting my focus on my academic and extracurricular pursuits.